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Balbina

Mixed Breed · Female

Balbina is looking for a loving home! ❤️ Balbina is a beautiful, but shy kitten who currently avoids contact with people, but her big eyes and delicate posture very effectively catch the heart. 🥹 We are working intensively with her now: an experienced animal behaviorist and dedicated volunteers are helping her build trust in our species step by step. Balbina has the potential to be a wonderful, affectionate companion - we already see first improvements! Check this announcement regularly, because as soon as she opens up more to people, we will let you know immediately!

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Balbina szuka kochającego domu! ❤️ Balbina to śliczna, ale bojaźliwa koteczka, która na razie unika kontaktu z człowiekiem, ale jej duże oczy i delikatna postura bardzo skutecznie chwytają za serce. 🥹 Obecnie pracujemy z nią intensywnie: doświadczony behawiorysta i oddani wolontariusze krok po kroku pomagają jej budować zaufanie do naszego gatunku. Balbina ma potencjał na cudowną, przytulającą towarzyszkę – już widzimy pierwsze postępy! Zaglądaj regularnie do tego ogłoszenia, bo jak tylko jeszcze bardziej otworzy się na człowieka, od razu damy znać!

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Location
🇵🇱Poznan
Shelter
Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu
Living with Balbina
  • ✓Microchipped
Cared for by Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu · PoznanLearn about Mixed Breed →
More cats in Poznan →More cats in Poland →

Listed 2 months ago

Bringing Balbina home

What you'll need for Balbina in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Hard-Shell Cat Carrier

    Top-loading carriers are easier than dragging cats out of a side door.

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    €25–40
  2. 02

    Feliway Calming Spray

    Cat-specific pheromone. Spritz the carrier 15 min before pickup.

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    €18–25
  3. 03
    Editor's pick

    Covered Litter Box

    Privacy reduces stress in week one. Get one size up from what you'd think.

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    €25–45
  4. 04

    Clumping Cat Litter

    Match the shelter's brand for the first bag, transition slowly over a week.

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    €10–18
  5. 05

    Litter Scoop + Stand

    Daily scooping is non-negotiable. A stand keeps the scoop clean.

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    €10–18
  6. 06

    Sturdy Scratching Post

    Tall enough they can stretch fully. Saves your couch from week one.

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    €30–60

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About Balbina

What life with Balbina looks like

Balbina is a adult mixed breed cat waiting at Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu in Poznan.

An adult cat usually shows their personality within a week. Give them a quiet room with everything they need (food, water, litter, hiding spot) and let them choose when to explore. Don't force interaction — every cat decides for themselves when a new home counts as home.

🇵🇱Adopting from Poland

Polish shelters maintain established transport routes to Germany, Netherlands, Austria, and Sweden. Animals leave sterilized and chipped. Adoption fees are typically lower than in Western Europe (often €50–€150) but adopters cover transport.

Poznan, Poland — browse more cats in Poland.

Frequently asked

Adopting Balbina, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Balbina?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Balbina on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Balbina if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Balbina already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most cats on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Balbina isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Schronisko dla Zwierząt w Poznaniu early rather than rehoming privately; they know Balbina and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (PL). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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